My name is Kim and I am the founder of These Girls Can Run. I am a qualified Leader in Running Fitness and Coach in Running Fitness. I am also an England Athletics Mental Health Ambassador and a This Girl Can Ambassador.I'll let you into a little secret though, I came late to fitness having spent most of my twenties overweight and unfit.

​When I made the decision to take control of my health in my mid twenties I was scared, too scared and self conscious to join a gym or exercise in public as I thought I would be laughed at and judged on my size.Even though I'd hated running at school it was something I could do in the dark and on my own. so I decided to give it a try. At first I could barely manage 30 seconds of running without stopping but bit by bit I began to improve. As I improved my confidence grew and I began to enter events and each distance from 5km to my first marathon in 2013 has brought an overwhelming sense of achievement.

I understand the barriers which exist and which prevent women and girls from exercising as I have experienced some of them first hand. It is with these experiences in mind that I have built These Girls Can Run. Our groups are about positivity not pace, we are a tribe. Through our groups I want to show ladies just what they can achieve with a little self belief and determination"

"Kim has a great passion for running and helping women to run, from beginners through to those looking to complete their first 5K, 10K or the fantastic Great North Run! Kim tailors her approach to everyone in the group and she always plans and publishes the routes ahead of the time (they can be shortened or creates loop backs for those wanting to go further). Kim always stays at the back and encourages everyone to achieve their potential. I have no hesitation in recommending These Girls Can Run to get you off the couch and make a move! The groups are all so friendly and in effect it is an excellent way to meet new people in your local area and get all kinds of additional support as you run your miles" Katie H